ASTROLOGY

Astrology birth charts and the subconscious mind are often linked in spiritual, psychological, and esoteric traditions. Let’s explore how these concepts relate to one another:

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🔮 1. What Is a Birth Chart?

A birth chart (or natal chart) is a map of where the planets were located at the exact moment you were born. It includes:

• Sun Sign – Ego, identity, and essence.

• Moon Sign – Emotions, instincts, and subconscious patterns.

• Rising Sign (Ascendant) – How you present yourself.

• 12 Houses – Areas of life (relationships, career, etc.).

• Aspects – Angles between planets (how they "talk" to each other).

🧠 The Subconscious Mind in Astrology

The subconscious mind is the deeper part of your psyche that influences habits, emotions, and intuitive reactions—often without your awareness.

Astrological Indicators of the Subconscious:

Element	What It Reflects About the Subconscious
Moon	Deep emotions, childhood conditioning, emotional memory.
12th House	Hidden realms, dreams, karmic baggage, unconscious drives.
Neptune	Imagination, illusion, intuition, dreams.
Pluto	Deep transformation, repressed energies, shadow work.
Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)	High emotional intelligence, sensitivity to subconscious content.

🧭 How to Work With the Chart to Understand the Subconscious

1. Analyze Your Moon Sign:

• Reveals your emotional programming and core needs.

• Example: Moon in Scorpio? You may subconsciously protect yourself from emotional vulnerability.

2. Explore the 12th House:

• Often represents what is hidden from the conscious mind.

• Planets here might indicate psychic sensitivity, spiritual insight, or unresolved issues.

3. Look at Neptune and Aspects to It:

• Strong Neptune energy may indicate a blurry boundary between conscious and subconscious.

• Can bring dreams, creativity—or confusion.

4. Use Astrology for Shadow Work:

• Shadow work involves exploring the unconscious mind (e.g., Jungian psychology).

• Pluto and 8th/12th house placements often relate to transforming buried fears or traumas.

🧘‍♀️ Practical Uses:

• Dream work: Use your Moon or 12th house placements to understand symbols in dreams.

• Meditation & journaling: Explore emotions and impulses tied to Moon/Neptune/Pluto.

• Therapy/Astrology combo: Some therapists incorporate astrology to explore subconscious patterns.

PLANT MEDICINE CEREMONIES

 Until you make the unconscious conscious, 

 it will rule your life and you will call it fate

• Carl Jung

Plant medicines, what is there value and why would they be linked to the subconscious mind?  It all has to do with the critical factor.  That is what separates our conscious and our subconscious mind from communicating.  Most of all the problems we constantly battle in life are hidden from us in our subconscious mind.  Those things we have had trauma from that were too overwhelming to look at were eventually separated by the critical factor.  The outcome unfortunately limits the pathways and connections from our subconscious to our conscious mind.  Our subconscious is running the show whether we believe it or not.  If we are unaware of what is hiding in our subconscious we will never move forward in life.  

Consciousness - The having of perceptions, thoughts and feelings;awareness.

This is one definition of a word that simply cannot be clearly defined.  And with that I will ask the question?  Are plants conscious?  Are mushrooms conscious?  I personally believe they are.  I believe they can heal trauma and help gain insight.  One of the reasons for this is that when we are under the influence the critical factor is open.  This means that needed communication can be made between the subconscious and the conscious mind.  New pathways can be established the and the process of healing can begin.

Plant medicine ceremonies can be profound tools for healing and transformation - but they require respect,preparation and integration.  They are not for everyone, but for the right person at the right time with the right guidance, they can change your life.

Subconscious Mind and Addiction

Addictions are deeply rooted in the subconscious mind, which governs much of our automatic behaviors, emotions, and thought patterns. Addictions often arise as coping mechanisms for unresolved emotional pain, stress, or trauma. The subconscious mind plays a critical role in reinforcing addictive behaviors by forming habitual neural pathways that associate certain substances or actions (e.g., drugs, alcohol, gambling) with temporary relief or pleasure. Over time, these pathways become entrenched, making it difficult to break free.

Key Elements of Addiction and the Subconscious Mind:

1. Triggers and Conditioning: The subconscious mind links specific triggers (e.g., stress, environments, or emotions) to addictive behaviors. These associations drive cravings even when consciously trying to quit.

2. Emotional Roots: Addictions often mask unresolved emotions like fear, guilt, or shame. The subconscious stores these emotions, creating a cycle where the addiction temporarily suppresses them.

3. Autopilot Mode: The subconscious operates on "autopilot," leading individuals to repeat addictive behaviors without conscious thought.

4. Reward System: Addictions hijack the brain's reward system, reinforcing behaviors that bring immediate gratification, even if they cause long-term harm.

Recovery and Reprogramming the Subconscious:

1. Awareness and Mindfulness: Recognizing subconscious triggers and patterns is the first step. Mindfulness practices help individuals observe cravings without acting on them.

2. Therapeutic Interventions:

   • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and reframe negative thought patterns stored in the subconscious.

   • Hypnotherapy: Targets the subconscious directly to replace destructive behaviors with healthier ones.

   • Rehabilitation Programs: A live-in facility people with drug addictions go to find treatment away from drugs and the outside world.  

3. Neuroplasticity: Repetition of positive habits, such as exercise, meditation, or creative activities, rewires the brain's pathways, weakening addictive patterns.  

There are also groups such as Narcotics and Alcoholics Anonymous which people go to find help through community and working with the 12 step program

Another newer method is working with a therapist and plant medicines such as psilocybin mushrooms as well as other medications are being trialed on as well. I plan on going further in debt about this in a future blog.

Recovery is a process of rewiring the subconscious mind through consistent, conscious effort and emotional healing. By addressing the root causes and creating new neural pathways, individuals can break free from the grip of addiction.